Gigook & Gitigaan Fish Waste Fertilizer Initiative
Sector: Fertilizers • Location: Peshawbestown, Michigan, United States
Source: Second Wave Michigan
The Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians is transforming fish waste from local fishing operations into a high-quality fertilizer known as Gigook & Gitigaan. This initiative aims to recycle fish waste for composting and fertilizer, enhancing sustainable agricultural practices and contributing to food sovereignty.
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Fertilizers, Biomass, Waste Processing and Treatment, Raw Materials
- Location
- Peshawbestown, Michigan, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Second Wave Michigan
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Original status | Under Construction |
Taiyo status | Under Construction |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description
Description | The Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians is transforming fish waste from local fishing operations into a high-quality fertilizer known as Gigook & Gitigaan. This initiative aims to recycle fish waste for composting and fertilizer, enhancing sustainable agricultural practices and contributing to food sovereignty. |
Original sector | Sustainability / Environment |
Location
Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | Michigan |
City | Peshawbestown |
Source
Source | Second Wave Michigan |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Fertilizers, Biomass, Waste Processing and Treatment, Raw Materials |
Article published date | 2025-05-06 |
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